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Kiera Brew Kurec's Keep the Chains Tight. Photo: Jacquie Manning.
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Keep the Chains Tight review: artist Kiera Brew Kurec considers Ukrainian traditions

In her latest performance work, Ukrainian-Australian artist Kiera Brew Kurec explored the labour involved in holding onto tradition.

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Porcelain review: Peach PRC's debut LP is a candid take on young queer life

On her debut record Porcelain, Adelaide-born artist Peach PRC takes inspiration from nature and queer culture.

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Magic Mic Comedy review: an unmissable regular night at Sydney’s iD Comedy Club

Sydney's Magic Mic Comedy night is a showcase of emerging talent.

Young members of NSW cultural institution boards at the State Library of NSW. Photo: Joy Lai.
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New voices, new directions: the young members of NSW’s biggest cultural boards

Six young leaders joined the boards of New South Wales’ major cultural institutions last year. Who are they, and what…

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A Transgender Woman on the Internet, Crying review: dark, bold and playfully queer

Cassie Hamilton isn't afraid to take risks in A Transgender Woman on the Internet, Crying.

On Sexistential, Swedish pop singer Robyn embraces her body, emotions and sexuality while remaining unmistakeably herself. A photo of the pop singer Robyn, a fair-skinned woman with a shock of bleached blonde hair. She is photographed in profile but her blue eyes stare provocatively at the camera.
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Robyn – Sexistential review: horny, mature and strikingly candid pop music

Robyn said the purpose of her life is to stay horny. On Sexistential, she proves it.

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African Film Fest brings whimsy, social realism and powerful storytelling to Melbourne

This year's African Film Festival runs from magic realism to a biopic of influential thinker Frantz Fanon.

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Stage Kiss review: a 'wonderfully funny' and very meta farce at Sydney's New Theatre

With layered writing and strong performances, Stage Kiss is whip smart.

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From set design to touring, how can we make theatre more environmentally sustainable?

The majority of Australian theatre-makers are concerned about climate change but most feel the issue receives limited attention in the…

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Cannon by Lee Lai lingers as a quiet and powerful work

Cannon is a reminder that exhaustion, obligation and the search for connection rarely fade neatly with time.

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